He's back...Saints sign Clint Ingram

biloxi-indian · 08-01-2011, 08:18 AM

New Orleans Saints reportedly add Clint Ingram to the linebacker mix.

Linebacker Clint Ingram has agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the New Orleans Saints, according to a report by 99.3 KZTK-FM radio in Longview, Texas.

Ingram texted KZTK's Craig Smoak early this morning to say he plans to sign a one-year deal with the Saints when he reports to camp today.

Saints fans might remember Ingram. He was signed to a one-year deal in free agency in 2010 and was expected to compete for the starting strong-side linebacker spot but never played a down. He started the season on the physically unable to perform list with a knee injury and was released in October.

Ingram, 6-2, 240, suffered the injury in the 2009 season as a member of the Jacksonville Jaguars. He underwent microfracture surgery to repair the injury but his recovery did not progress as quickly as needed.

The Saints saw him as a possible replacement for Scott Fujita on the strong side.

At 28, Ingram still is young enough to help the Saints if he's healthy. Rookie Martez Wilson is currently starting at strong-side linebacker but the competition will increase dramatically when veterans Danny Clark, Jo-Lonn Dunbar and Scott Shanle are allowed to return to practice on Thursday. Add Ingram to the mix.

New Orleans Saints reportedly add Clint Ingram to the linebacker mix | NOLA.com

Maverick2299 · 08-01-2011, 08:26 AM

I actually liked this kid, but lets see if he makes it through training camp.

dizzle88 · 08-01-2011, 08:27 AM

I like this signing, I was looking forward to seeing this guy at the OLB spot in 2010 but it never happened due to his injury.
I hope he is fully healthy now, there's really no point signing him if he goes straight back to the PUP list.
The competition is strong, but from hearing reports I think Martez will get the spot, the kids going to be a beast!

Crusader · 08-01-2011, 08:29 AM

I don't know about this one.Don't see him as an upgrade over what we already have.

Danno · 08-01-2011, 08:42 AM

If he's 100% recovered, I think he's an upgrade over Shanle.

Sounds more like a depth/ST signing to me.

SmashMouth · 08-01-2011, 08:43 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

If he's 100% recovered, I think he's an upgrade over Shanle.

Sounds more like a depth/ST signing to me.

Luda34 · 08-01-2011, 11:36 AM

sounds like a good pick up

Speedy Ron · 08-01-2011, 02:08 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

If he's 100% recovered, I think he's an upgrade over Shanle.

Sounds more like a depth/ST signing to me.

couldnt agree more. i hope that it will be wilson, vilma, casillas though

Speedy Ron · 08-01-2011, 02:08 PM

sounds like a signing to push the rookies though

Rugby Saint II · 08-01-2011, 02:50 PM

Vilma is their leader I don't care who plays on either side as long as they get the job done. This competition should bring us at least a strong rotation.

08-01-2011, 08:18 AM	#1
biloxi-indian Site Donor Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Southlake, TX Posts: 1,706	He's back...Saints sign Clint Ingram New Orleans Saints reportedly add Clint Ingram to the linebacker mix. Linebacker Clint Ingram has agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the New Orleans Saints, according to a report by 99.3 KZTK-FM radio in Longview, Texas. Ingram texted KZTK's Craig Smoak early this morning to say he plans to sign a one-year deal with the Saints when he reports to camp today. Saints fans might remember Ingram. He was signed to a one-year deal in free agency in 2010 and was expected to compete for the starting strong-side linebacker spot but never played a down. He started the season on the physically unable to perform list with a knee injury and was released in October. Ingram, 6-2, 240, suffered the injury in the 2009 season as a member of the Jacksonville Jaguars. He underwent microfracture surgery to repair the injury but his recovery did not progress as quickly as needed. The Saints saw him as a possible replacement for Scott Fujita on the strong side. At 28, Ingram still is young enough to help the Saints if he's healthy. Rookie Martez Wilson is currently starting at strong-side linebacker but the competition will increase dramatically when veterans Danny Clark, Jo-Lonn Dunbar and Scott Shanle are allowed to return to practice on Thursday. Add Ingram to the mix. New Orleans Saints reportedly add Clint Ingram to the linebacker mix \| NOLA.com
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SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 36,958 Blog Entries: 29	Originally Posted by Danno If he's 100% recovered, I think he's an upgrade over Shanle. Sounds more like a depth/ST signing to me.

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Speedy Ron I'm an A hole Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Metry Posts: 1,173	Originally Posted by Danno If he's 100% recovered, I think he's an upgrade over Shanle. Sounds more like a depth/ST signing to me. couldnt agree more. i hope that it will be wilson, vilma, casillas though

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08-01-2011, 08:26 AM	#2
Maverick2299 100th Post Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: VA Posts: 368	I actually liked this kid, but lets see if he makes it through training camp.

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dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 10,838	I like this signing, I was looking forward to seeing this guy at the OLB spot in 2010 but it never happened due to his injury. I hope he is fully healthy now, there's really no point signing him if he goes straight back to the PUP list. The competition is strong, but from hearing reports I think Martez will get the spot, the kids going to be a beast!

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Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 7,983	I don't know about this one.Don't see him as an upgrade over what we already have.

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Danno Site Donor 2014 Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,640	If he's 100% recovered, I think he's an upgrade over Shanle. Sounds more like a depth/ST signing to me.

08-01-2011, 11:36 AM	#7
Luda34 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Houston Tx Posts: 1,219	sounds like a good pick up

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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 23,720	Vilma is their leader I don't care who plays on either side as long as they get the job done. This competition should bring us at least a strong rotation.